Diseases

Early signs of skin cancer – and what you can do to reduce the risk

Small changes in the skin often seem harmless, but in some cases they can be signs of cancer.

Colonoscopy may offer reduced benefit for patients over 75

A new study on colorectal cancer screening suggests that the balance between benefits and risks becomes less clear after the age of 75.

Many skip public restrooms over hygiene fears – But experts warn of risks

Many people fear bacteria in public restrooms, but the risk is not what they expect. The key issue lies in something quite different from the toilet seat itself.

Signs of a heart attack that can appear a month before

Small, easily ignored changes in your body could be early warning signs of a heart attack weeks before it happens.

AI can detect liver cancer earlier – without advanced testing

Researchers are exploring new ways to use data in healthcare. The results suggest that simple AI solutions may be more effective than previously expected.

Early signs of skin cancer – and what you can do to reduce the risk

Small changes in the skin often seem harmless, but in some cases they can be signs of cancer.

Colonoscopy may offer reduced benefit for patients over 75

A new study on colorectal cancer screening suggests that the balance between benefits and risks becomes less clear after the age of 75.

Many skip public restrooms over hygiene fears – But experts warn of risks

Many people fear bacteria in public restrooms, but the risk is not what they expect. The key issue lies in something quite different from the toilet seat itself.

Signs of a heart attack that can appear a month before

Small, easily ignored changes in your body could be early warning signs of a heart attack weeks before it happens.

Man suffers stroke after consuming multiple energy drinks

A man in his 50s was admitted with extremely high blood pressure, but doctors were only able to identify the underlying cause later.

The symptom patterns emerging in England’s H3N2 outbreak

England’s winter flu season is hitting unusually early and hard, driven by a fast-spreading H3N2 strain that’s filling hospitals nationwide.

The psychology behind sociopathic behavior and how experts identify it

A growing body of psychological research is uncovering the subtle behavioral patterns that may reveal when someone thinks in markedly different ways from those around them.

Study links vaccine to slower dementia progression

New findings suggest that a routine vaccine may influence both the course and severity of dementia.

New study: Early hearing decline may increase dementia risk

A new study from long-running U.S. cohort data suggest that even mild hearing loss could influence how the brain ages.

Why cold sores appear and how to shorten the healing time

Medical research help explain why herpes return, and how to manage it effectively.